Gastón Álvarez vs Manuel Akanji
Per-90 stats comparison · Rising Transfers DNA Analysis · 2025/26 season
Data Verdict
Manuel Akanji commands a higher market value (€22.0M vs €8.0M). Gastón Álvarez leads in tackles won / 90 and clearances / 90. Manuel Akanji is stronger in interceptions / 90 and press intensity / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
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Playing Style Profiles
Álvarez has built his game around one near-obsessive quality: the ability to move the ball cleanly under pressure, ranking in the top 5% of Pro League defenders for pass accuracy at 93.3%—a figure that separates him from the noise. He completes nearly 59 passes per 90, placing him in the top fifth of his peers, and his delivery into the final third suggests a defender who genuinely initiates rather than just recycles.
Akanji builds play with the precision of a midfielder wearing a centre-back's shirt—his 92.2% pass accuracy sits in the top 10% of Serie A defenders, and his 67.5 passes per 90 ranks in the top 5%, making him one of the league's most active distributors from deep. His 6.43 passes into the final third per 90 places him in the top 20%, meaning his value isn't just in keeping possession clean but in genuinely advancing it.
Per-90 Statistics Comparison
| Metric | Gastón Álvarez | Manuel Akanji | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals / 90 | 0.00 | 0.00 | — |
| Tackles won / 90 | 1.30 | 0.79 | Gastón |
| Interceptions / 90 | 1.01 | 1.53 | Manuel |
| Clearances / 90 | 3.97 | 3.67 | Gastón |
| Press intensity / 90 | 2.23 | 2.30 | Manuel |
| Pass accuracy % | 92.80 | 91.60 | Gastón |
All statistics per 90 minutes · 2025/26 season · FULL quality DNA data only
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the better player — Gastón Álvarez or Manuel Akanji?
Manuel Akanji commands a higher market value (€22.0M vs €8.0M). Gastón Álvarez leads in tackles won / 90 and clearances / 90. Manuel Akanji is stronger in interceptions / 90 and press intensity / 90. The two players are closely matched across most statistical dimensions.
How is this comparison calculated?
Rising Transfers compares players using per-90 statistics normalised for playing time, combined with DNA playing style vectors built from 47 performance dimensions. This ensures fair comparison regardless of team, league, or playing time. Learn more about our comparison methodology →
What are their market values?
Gastón Álvarez has a market value of €8.0M, while Manuel Akanji is valued at €22.0M.